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Stanton's throw to get Pena at second confirmed

8/2/14: After Brayan Pena was tagged out at second, the Reds challenge the ruling, but the call is confirmed in the 9th

By Mark Sheldon
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MLB.com |

MIAMI -- The Reds lost a managerial challenge in the top of the ninth inning when Brayan Pena was tagged out trying to stretch a single into a double against the Marlins on Saturday.

Facing Steve Cishek in a 1-1 game with one out, Pena lined a hit into right field past Giancarlo Stanton and to the wall. Pena hustled toward second base as Stanton made an on-target throw to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. As Pena slid feet-first, Hechavarria applied a tag that barely grazed his helmet.

Pena argued the out call from second base with umpire Mike Winters, but the affable catcher controlled himself and even offered a hug. Manager Bryan Price challenged the call, but it was confirmed after a replay review.

Even before the ruling was confirmed, Pena was walking back to the dugout once he saw the replay himself on the Marlins Park videoboard.

Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.